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Recycling Coordinators

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed

Supervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms.

Pay & job outlook

We don't have national pay or outlook data for this role yet.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
SpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesCritical ThinkingActive ListeningTime ManagementCoordinationReading ComprehensionMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingSocial Perceptiveness
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeEducation and TrainingProduction and ProcessingMathematicsEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security
Core tasks

Oversee recycling pick-up or drop-off programs to ensure compliance with community ordinances.

Maintain logs of recycling materials received or shipped to processing companies.

Supervise recycling technicians, community service workers, or other recycling operations employees or volunteers.

Review customer requests for service to determine service needs and deploy appropriate resources to provide service.

Provide training to recycling technicians or community service workers on topics such as safety, solid waste processing, or general recycling operations.

Identify or investigate new opportunities for materials to be collected and recycled.

Frequently asked questions

What education is typically required for Recycling Coordinators?

Typical entry-level education: Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed.